Muhsin Yazicioglu Usuyorum Siiri Kendi Sesinden Apr 2026
The poem "" (I am Cold) is one of the most poignant legacies of the late Turkish politician Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu , the founding leader of the Great Unity Party (BBP). Written during his imprisonment in the 1980s, the poem has become a symbol of his life and his tragic death in a helicopter crash in 2009. The Story Behind the Poem
There are several recordings of reciting "Üşüyorum" in his own voice. These recordings are often paired with commemorative videos on platforms like Sehitler Olmez and Facebook , where his calm yet firm tone adds a layer of emotional weight to the verses. Excerpt from "Üşüyorum" Muhsin Yazicioglu Usuyorum Siiri Kendi Sesinden
: Since his passing, the poem is rarely read without mentioning the 2009 helicopter accident where he and five others lost their lives in the snow. Hearing it in His Own Voice The poem "" (I am Cold) is one
Written in the harsh conditions of , the poem reflects Yazıcıoğlu's inner world, his longing for freedom, and his deep spiritual surrender. The title "Üşüyorum" literally means "I am cold," which many now view as a haunting foreshadowing of his final moments in the freezing snowy mountains of Kahramanmaraş. Key Themes These recordings are often paired with commemorative videos
: The opening lines, "Bir coşku var içimde bugün / Kıpır kıpır / Uzak çok uzak bir yerleri özlüyorum" (There is an excitement inside me today / Fluttering / I long for places far, very far away), suggest a yearning for a divine or eternal realm.
: The imagery of "stone walls" and "iron bars" depicts his time in prison, yet the tone remains one of hope and submission to fate.
